How far is Winchester, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Winchester, NH to Hudson, NH is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.81 mi
01h 48m
Flight
47.85 mi
77.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.85 mi
Kilometers
77.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.81 mi
Kilometers
91.43 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Hudson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Ipswich
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Winchester
28.3 mi
00h 54m
To Hudson
28.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winchester and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winchester and Hudson.

  1. 1

    Start on Richmond Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Richmond Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Winchester Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Winchester Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 119

    3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Road

    1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NH Route 119 West

    1.6 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto NH Route 119 West

    9.6 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119 West

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 119

  9. 9

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Ashby Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Ashby Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto School Street

    144 m · 8 sec · School Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 13

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 13

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Cross Road

    935 ft · 41 sec · Cross Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Pepperell Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pepperell Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Proctor Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Amherst Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street

    2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · Ferry Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and Hudson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 119 West
10.6 mi · 19%
Broad Street
6.16 mi · 11%
Main Street
4.54 mi · 8%
Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Winchester Road
3.31 mi · 6%
Rindge State Road
3.26 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 119 West

Turn right onto NH Route 119 West

9.63 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ipswich
00h 54m from Winchester
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Winchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winchester to Hudson?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Winchester and 28.5 miles from Hudson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Winchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near New Ipswich

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Ipswich and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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BUS

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29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
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41 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
2 Washington Square
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58 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,217
Coordinates42.7734200, -72.3831400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-72.38314, 42.77342)
End: Hudson (-71.43979, 42.76481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and Hudson. The current time is 21:28:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.